He might jokingly call himself a "Masonic has-been," but RW Chad Kopenski is one of the most forward-thinking Masonic educators today. A Past Master, including the Ohio Lodge of Research, and a founder of the Royal Scofield Society for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Chad brings his professional lens as an educator to the Craft to ask a fundamental question: What is the purpose of our Ritual? In this episode, Bro. Kopenski unpacks his powerful program, "Rethinking Ritual." Using the vivid and relatable analogy of a traditional family Christmas dinner, he challenges us to look beyond mere memorization and see our ceremonies as a conscious, intentional act of identity-building and connection.<br /><br /><b>Show notes: </b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join us on Patreon</a>. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.</li><li>Visit the <a href="https://craftsmenonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online website </a>to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog!</li><li>Follow the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify</a>.</li><li>Subscribe to the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</li><li>Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online on YouTube</a>, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!</li><li>Yes, we're on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the <a href="https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&amp;form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online Newsletter</a>.</li><li><a href="https://craftsmenonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Email the host, RW Michael Arce</a>! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.</li></ul><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support</a>.<br /><br /><ul><li>Follow the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify</a>.</li><li>Subscribe to the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a>.</li><li>Follow <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craftsmen Online on YouTube</a>, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!</li><li>Yes, we're on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.</li></ul>